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HINDEMITH: Symphonic Metamorphosis on Themes by Weber Cleveland Orchestra George Szell, conductor I. Allegro II. Turandot (Scherzo): Moderato III. Andantino IV. March Recorded November 25, 1947 Remaster & Transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Hindemith, Cleveland Orchestra, George Szell
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J. S. BACH: Suite for Orchestra No. 3, BWV 1068 Cleveland Orchestra George Szell, conductor Overture Air Gavotte Bourée Gigue Recorded December 24, 1954 Remaster & Transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: J. S. Bach, Cleveland Orchestra, George Szell
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George Szell, conductor
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BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 5, Op.67 Cleveland Orchestra George Szell, conductor I. Allegro con brio II. Andante con moto III. Allegro IV. Allegro Recorded November 26, 1955 Remaster & Transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Beethoven, Cleveland Orchestra, George Szell
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Budapest String Quartet / George Szell
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SCHUBERT: Piano Quintet in A major, D. 667 ("Trout") Budapest String Quartet George Szell, piano I. Allegro vivace II. Andante III. Scherzo. Presto IV. Tema con variazione. Andantino V. Allegro giusto Recorded in performance in 1946 Remaster & Transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Schubert, George Szell, Budapest String Quartet
BIG BAND MIX 2 The Music of: Sydney Bechet, Les Brown, Xavier Cugat, Tommy Dorsey, Jan Garber, Benny Goodman, Kay Kyser, Vincent Lopez, Jimmie Lunceford, Glenn Miller, Charlie Spivak Transferred from original 78rpm discs (some of which are sadly worn - sorry!) by F. Reeder --See NOTES for details--
Topics: Big Band, swing, 78rpm
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Ernest Ansermet, conductor
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STRAVINSKY: Apollo Musagetes First tableau Prologue: The Birth of Apollo Second tableau Variation of Apollo Pas d'action (Apollo and the Three Muses) Variation of Calliope (the Alexandrine) Variation of Polyhymnia Variation of Terpsichore Second Variation of Apollo Pas de deux Coda Apotheosis L'Orchesrtre de la Suisse Romande Ernest...
Topics: Stravinsky, Ansermet
Early HEIFETZ Discs 1. SCHUBERT: Ave Maria (arr. Wilhelmj) André Benoist, piano Victrola 74563; Recorded November 9, 1917 2. ELGAR: Capricieuse, Op. 17 (Morceau de Genre) André Benoist, piano Victrola 64760; Recorded November 9, 1917 3. PORPORA-KREISLER: Minuet André Benoist, piano Victrola 64856; Recorded October 4, 1918 4. TCHAIKOVSKY: Valse from Serenade for String Orchestra, Op. 48 Josef Pasternack, conductor Victrola...
Topics: Heifetz, 78rpm, acoustic, violin
BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 B.B.C. Symphony Orchestra Arturo Toscanini, condutor I. Allegro ma non troppo II. Andante molto mosso III. Allegro IV. Allegro V. Allegretto Victor 78rpm Album DM 417 (014526 - 014535) Recorded June 22; July 16; Oct. 21 & 22, 1937, Queen's Hall Digital transfer by F. Reeder
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MOZART: Complete Horn Concertos Dennis Brain, horn Phiharmonia Orchestra Herbert von Karajan, conductor Concerto No. 1 in D Major, K. 412 (8:20) 1. I. Allegro 2. II. Rondo (Allegro) Concerto No. 2 in E-flat Major, K. 417 (13:43) 3. I. Allegro maestoso 4. II. Andante 5. III. Rondo Concerto No. 3 in E-flat Major, K. 447 (15:43) 6. I. Allegro 7. II. Romance (Larghetto) 8. III. Allegro Concerto No. 4 in E-flat Major, K. 495 (16:17) 9. I. Allegro moderato 10. II. Romanza (Andante) 11. III. Allegro...
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Topics: Mozart, Dennis Brain, Herbert von Karajan, horn, french horn
BRITTEN: Serenade for Tenor Solo, Horn and Strings, Op. 31 Peter Pears, tenor Dennis Brain, horn New Symphony Orchestra Eugene Goossens, conductor 1. Prologue 2. Pastoral (Cotton) 3. Nocturne (Tennyson) 4. Elegy (Blake) 5. Dirge (Anon., 15th cent.) 6. Hymn (Ben Johnson) 7. Sonnet (Keats) 8. Epilogue London 5358 Recorded in November, 1954 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Benjamin Britten, Peter Pears, Dennis Brain
D. SCARLATTI: Sonatas for Harpsichord Fernando Valenti, harpsichrod (Challis) 1. F Major, L. 279 2. F Minor, L. 281 3. C Major, L. 104 4. C Minor, L. 452 5. D Minor, L. 413 6. D Major, L. 262 7. C Major, L. 252 8. B Minor, L. 263 9. C Major, L. 282 10. B Minor, L. 449 11. G Major, L. 204 12. G Major, L. 349 Recorded in January, 1964 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Scarlatti, Fernando Valenti, haprsichord
ANTONIO VIVALDI (1678-1741) Paillard Chamber Orchestra Anne-Marie Beckensteiner, Harpsichord Jean-Francois Paillard, Conductor Concerto in C Major (P. 75) for 2 trumpets, strings and continuo Maurice André and Marcel Lagorce, Trumpets 01 I. Allegro 02 II. Largo 03 III. Allegro Concerto in A Minor (P. 83) for piccolo, strings and continuo Maxence Larriue, Piccolo 04 I. Allegro 05 II. Larghetto 06 III. Allegro Concerto in B-flat Major (P. 406)...
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Topics: Vivaldi, Jean-Francois Paillard, Maurice André, Pierre Pierlot, Marie-Clare Alain
Dance Music from the Time of Praetorius Collegium Terpsichore Fritz Neumeyer, conductor MICHAEL PRAETORIUS (1571-1621) 6 Dances: 1. Entrée - Courante 2. Gavotte 3, Spagnoletta 4. La Bouree 5. Ballet 6. Volte ERASMUS WIDMANN (1572-1613) Dances and Galliards: 7. Sophia 8. Anna 9. Clara 10. Magdalena 11. Agatha 12. Regina JOHANN HERMANN SCHEIN (1586-1630) Suite No. 4 in D: 13. Pavane 14. Galliarde 15. Courante 16. Allemande - Tripla Suite No. 5 in G: 17. Pavane...
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Topics: Praetorius, Widmann, Schein, Renaissance
BRAHMS: Waltzes, Op. 39 Waltz No. 1 in D Major Waltz No. 2 in E Major Waltz No. 11 in B Minor Waltz No. 14 in G-Sharp Minor Waltz no. 15 in A-Flat Major Vitya Vronsky and Victor Babin, duo-pianists Columbia 78rpm disc 17407-D (CO 34689, CO 34690) Recorded in ca. 1945 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Vronsky and Babin, piano, duo-piano, 78rpm
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POP CONCERT U.S.A. The Cleveland Pops Orchestra Louis Lane, conductor 1. MORTON GOULD: American Salute (Variations of "When Johnny Comes Marching Home") 2. LEROY ANDERSON: Serenata AARON COPLAND: Three Dance Episodes from the Ballet, "Rodeo" 3. Buckaroo Holiday 4. Saturday Night Waltz 5. Hoe-down 6. LEONARD BERNSTEIN: Overture to "Candide" 7. WALTER PISTON: Suite from the Ballet, "The Incredible Flutist" Introduction - Siesta in the Market...
Topics: Cleveland Orchestra, Louis Lane, Morton Gould, Leroy Anderson, Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein,...
Josef Lhévinne (December 13, 1874 – December 2, 1944) CHOPIN: Etude in E-flat Major, Op. 10, No. 11 Etude in G-sharp Minor, Op. 25, No. 6 Etude in A Minor, Op. 25, No. 11 Victor 78rpm disc 8868 Recorded June 10-11, 1935 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Josef Lhevinne, Chopin, piano, 78rpm
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WALTON: Facade (Poems by Dame Edith Sitwell) Dame Edith Sitwell David Horner Chamber Orchestra Frederik Prausnitz, conductor Recorded in 1948 at the Museum of Modern Art, New York City Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: William Walton, Edith Sitwell, spoken
ENESCU: Roumanian Rhapsodies ENESCU: Roumanian Rhapsody No. 1, in A Major, Op. 11 The Philadelpha Orchestra Eugene Ormandy, conductor Recorded in 1941 ENESCU: Roumanian Rhapsody No. 2, in D Major, Op. 11 National Symphony Orchestra Hans Kindler, conductor Recorded in 1940 Victor 78rpm Album M-830 (066735, -36; 057919, -20) Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Enescu, Enesco, Eugene Ormandy, Hans Kindler, 78rpm
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VIRGIL THOMSON: The Plow that Broke the Plains - Suite Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra Leopold Stokowski, conductor Prologue; Grass; Cattle; Homesteader; Warning; War and Tractor; Blues (Speculation); Drought; Devastation First Recording Victor 78rpm Album DM 1116 (11-9522, -9523) Recorded August 30, 1946 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Virgil Thomson, Stokowski, film music, 78rpm
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BRAHMS: Cello Sonatas Pierre Fournier, cello Wilhelm Backhaus, piano Sonata No. 1 in E Minor for Cello and Piano, Op. 38 I. Allegro non troppo II. Allegretto quasi minuetto III. Allegro Sonata No. 2 in F Major for Cello and Piano, Op. 99 I. Allegro vivace II. Adagio affettuoso III. Allegro passionato IV. Allegro molto London LL 1264 (mono) Recorded in May, 1955 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Brahms, cello, Pierre Fournier, Wilhelm Backhaus
LESLIE BRICUSSE: Scrooge Original Soundtrack Recording Columbia SR 30258 (4-track stereo tape) Recorded in 1970 Digital remaster & transfer by F. Reeder
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Topics: Leslie Brucusse, Albert Finney, Christmas, soundtrack
Welsh Traditional Songs Thomas L. Thomas, baritone Edward Vito, harp 1. DAFYDD Y GAREG WEN (David of the White Rock) 2. BUGEILIO'R GWENITH GWYN (Idle Days in Summer-time) 3. CYFRI'R GIEFR (Counting the Goats) 4. YN IACH I TI GYMRU (Adieu to Dear Cambria!) 5. Y DERYN PUR (The Dove) 6. FFARWEL MARI (Farewell, Mary) 7. AR HYD Y NOS (All Through the Night) 8. RHYFELGYRCH GWYR HARLECH (Men of Harlech) Victor 78rpm Album M 965 Recorded in May, 1944 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Thomas L. Thomas, Wales, Welsh Songs, folk song, 78rpm
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BRAHMS: Trio in C Major, Op. 87 Myra Hess, piano Jelly D'Arani, violin Gaspar Casado, cello I. Allegro II. Andante con moto III. Scherzo - Presto IV. Finale - Allegro giocoso Columbia 78rpm Set AM-266 (CAX 7646 - 7653) Recorded October 25, 1935 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Brahms, Myra Hess, Jelly D'Arani, Gaspar Casado, 78rpm
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J. S. BACH: Two-Part and Three-Part Inventions (Sinfonias) Wanda Landowska (1879-1959), harpsichord RCA Victor LM-2389 - Memorial Edition Album released in 1959 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: J. S. Bach, Wanda Landowska, harpsichord
J. S. BACH: The Well-Tempered Clavier - BOOK II, BWV 870-893 Arthur Loesser, piano The master tapes for this recording were made in Mr. Loesser's studio at The Cleveland Institute of Music in 1964 by Kenneth Hamann. Production of 1977 reissue by Robert Woods. Digital remaster & transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: J. S. Bach, Arthur Loesser, piano
J. S. BACH: The Well-Tempered Clavier - BOOK I, BWV 846 - 869 Arthur Loesser, piano The master tapes for this recording were made in Mr. Loesser's studio at The Cleveland Institute of Music in 1964 by Kenneth Hamann. Production of 1977 reissue by Robert Woods. Digital remaster & transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: J. S. Bach, Arthur Loesser, Piano
NOËL COWARD IN CONVERSATION The Dick Cavett Show with ALFRED LUNT and LYNN FONTANNE Aired June 1, 1970 Recorded shortly after Noël Coward's Knighthood Edited and Transferred by F. Reeder
Topics: Noel Coward, Alfred Lunt, Lynn Fontanne, The Lunts, Dick Cavett, spoken
MAX STEINER: King Kong - Complete Film Score RKO Studio Orchestra Max Steiner, conductor Recorded in 1933 Compiled and remastered from the original film soundtrack and the few existing pre-production tracks by F. Reeder
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Topics: Max Steiner, King Kong, film music
JERRY GOLDSMITH: End Titles from the NBC series, "Thriller" Recorded 1960 - '62 Compilation and transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Jerry Goldsmith, Film Music
RACHMANINOFF: Concerto No. 3 in D minor for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 30 Vladimir Horowitz, piano London Symphony Orchestra Albert Coates, conductor I. Allegro ma non tanto II. Intermezzo (Adagio) III. Finale (Alla breve) Recorded in 1930 Original restoration and analogue transfer by EMI (1960s) Digital remaster and transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Rachmaninoff, Horowitz, piano, 78rpm
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MAHLER: Das Lied von der Erde Maureen Forrester, mezzo-soprano Richard Lewis, tenor Cleveland Orchestra George Szell, conductor 1. Das Trinklied von Jammer der Erder (Li-Tai-Po) 2. Der Einsame im Herbst (Judith Gautier, attr. to Chang-Tsi) 3. Von der Jugend (Judith Gautier, attr. to Li-Tai-Po) 4. Von der Schönheit (Li-Tai-Po) 5. Der Trunkene in Frühling (Li-Tai-Po) 6. Der Abschied (Mong-Kao-Yen & Wang-Wei) Recorded in performance, April 21, 1967, Berlin Remastered by F. Reeder
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Topics: Mahler, Maureen Forester, Richard Lewis, George Szell, Cleveland Orchestra
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"MEMORABLE MOMENTS in MUSICAL COMEDY" 1. SEPTEMBER SONG (Kurt Weill-Maxwell Anderson) From Musical Play "Knickerbocker Holiday" Walter Huston with Victor Young and His Orchestra 2. THEY DIDN'T BELIEVE ME (Jerome Kern-Herbert Reynolds) From Musical Production "The Girl From Utah" Julia Sanderson with Orchestra directed by Harry Sosnik 3. MY HEART BELONGS TO DADDY (Cole Porter) From Musical Production "Leave It to...
Topics: Broadway, Musical, Original Cast
TCHAIKOVSKY: Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Minor, Op. 23 Clifford Curzon, piano The New Symphony Orchestra George Szell, conductor I. Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso; Allegro con spirito II. Andantino semplice; Prestissimo III. Allegro con fuoco London LLP 276 Recorded in Kingsway Hall, September, 1950 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Tchaikovsky, Clifford Curzon, Szell, piano
BRAHMS: Piano Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 15 Clifford Curzon, piano London Symphony Orchestra George Szell, conductor I. Maestoso II. Adagio III. Rondo - Allegro non troppo London CS 6329 (stereo) Recorded in 1962 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Brahms, Clifford Curzon, Szell, piano
OLGA SAMAROFF (1880-1948), piano 1. LISZT: Liebestraum, No. 3 in A-flat Major Victrola 78rpm disc 74696; Recorded May 4, 1921 2. BACH-SAMAROFF: Organ Fugue in G Minor ("The Little"), BWV 578 Victor 78rpm disc 7384-A; Recorded in 1931 3. GRIFFES: The White Peacock (From "Roman Sketches", Op. 7) Victor 78rpm disc 7384-B; Recorded in 1931 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Olga Samaroff, piano, Liszt, J. S. Bach, Griffes
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PROKOFIEV: Lieutenant Kijé Suite, Op. 60 New York Philharmonic Orchestra Dimitri Mitropoulos, conductor I. Birth of Kijé (Allegro) II. Romance (Andante) III. Kijé's Wedding (Allegro) IV. Troika (Moderato) V. Burial of Kijé (Andante assai) Columbia ML 5101 (x "Lp" 37765) Recorded January 9, 1956 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Prokofiev, Mitropoulos, New York Philharmonic, film music
Wanda Landowska, harpsichord 1. J. S. BACH: Prelude, Fugue and Allegro in E-flat 2. J. S. BACH: Fantasia in C minor 3. D. SCARLATTI: Sonata in D (Longo 418) 4. D. SCARLATTI: Sonata in D Minor (Longo 423) 5. CHAMBONNIÈRES: Sarabande in D minor 6. RAMEAU: La Dauphine 7. COUPERIN: Les Barricades Mystérieuses 8. COUPERIN: l'Arlequine 9. PURCELL: Ground in C minor 10. ANONYMOUS: The Nightingale 11. HANDEL: The Harmonious Blacksmith (from Suite in G minor) 12. MOZART: Rondo in D, K. 485 13. MOZART:...
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Topics: Wanda Landowska, Harpsichord, Bach, Scarlatti, Chambonnières, Rameau, Couperin, Purcell, Mozart,...
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STOCK Conducts Chicago - 1925 Chicago Symphony Orchestra Frederick Stock, conductor 1. SIBELIUS: Valse Triste (from "Kuolema") 2. VOLKMANN: Serenade, Op. 63 3. RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Flight of the Bumblebee (Die Humme! - Scherzo) Victor 78rpm disc 6579-A, B Recorded December 22, 1925 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Frederick Stock, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, 78rpm
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SCHUBERT: Trio No. 1 in B-flat Major, Op. 99 Jascha Heifetz, violin Emanuel Feuermann, cello Artur Rubinstein, piano I. Allegro moderato II. Andante un poco mosso III. Allegro IV. Allegro vivace Victor 78rpm Album DM-923 (060644 - 060651) Recorded in 1941 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Schubert, Heifetz, Feuermann, Artur Rubinstein, 78rpm
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Erich LEINSDORF Conducts The Cleveland Orchestra 1. MOZART: Minuet in C Major, K. 383f Columbia 78rpm disc 12749-D (XCO 35913) 2. SCHUBERT: Rosamunde - Ballet Music Columbia 78rpm disc 12749-D (XCO 35914) 3. BRAHMS: Chorale Prelude No. 8, Op. 122 ("Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen") (trans. Erich Leinsdorf) Columbia 78rpm disc 12357-D (XCO 35912) 4. JOSEF STRAUSS: Music of the Spheres - Waltz, Op. 235 (Sphärenklänge) Columbia 78rpm disc 12579-D (XCO 35915 - 35916)...
Topics: Erich Leinsdorf, Cleveland Orchestra, Mozart, Schubert, Brahms, Josef Strauss, 78rpm
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DEBUSSY: Suite from "Pelléas and Mélisande" (Arr. Erich Leinsdorf) Cleveland Orchestra Erich Leinsdorf, conductor Columbia 78rpm Set MM-845 (XCO 35889 - 35894) Recorded Feb. 22 & 24, 1946 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Debussy, Leinsdorf, Cleveland Orchestra, 78rpm
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Albert Schweitzer plays Bach J. S. BACH: Organ Music, Vol. 1 Prelude and Fugue in C Major, BWV 545 Fantasia and Fugue in G Minor, BWV 542 Fugue in G Minor ("The Little"), BWV 578 Prelude and Fugue in G Major, BWV 541 Prelude and Fugue in F Minor, BWV 534 Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565 Columbia 78rpm Set MM 270 Recorded in 1935 at All Hallows Church, Barking By The Tower, London Digital transfer by F. Reeder (new transfer, high bit rate)
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Topics: Bach, Schweitzer, organ, 78rpm
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DEBUSSY-STOKOWSKI: The Engulfed Cathedral (La Cathédrale engloutie) New Philharmonia Orchestra Leopold Stokowski, conductor London Phase 4 (1/4" tape) LCL 75006 Recorded September 11, 1965 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Debussy, Stokowski
MUSSORGSKY-STOKOWSKI: Night on the Bald Mountain London Symphony Orchestra Leopold Stokowski, conductor London Phase 4 SPC 21074 Recorded June 16, 1967 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Mussorgsky, Stokowski
MUSSORGSKY-STOKOWSKI: Pictures at an Exhibition New Philharmonia Orchestra Leopold Stokowski, conductor London Phase 4 (1/4" tape) LCL 75006 Recorded September 11, 1965 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Mussorgsky, Stokowski
JERRY GOLDSMITH: Freud Original soundtrack Joseph Gershenson, conductor Recorded in Italy, 1962 Remaster & digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Jerry Goldsmith, soundtrack, film music
TCHAIKOVSKY: 1812 Overture National Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus Brass of the Grenadier Guards Charles Gerhardt, conductor Recording date unknown Digital transfer by F. Reeder
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Topics: Tchaikovsky, Charles Gerhardt
MERRIE ENGLAND Book by Basil Hood Music by Sir Edward German Directed by James Stuart Orchestra and Chorus of the OHIO LIGHT OPERA under the direction of James Paul The Earl of Essex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Boyd Mackus Sir Walter Raleigh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William Martin Walter Wilkins, a Player in Shakespeare's Company . . . . Frederick Reeder Silas Simkins, another Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Topics: Edward German, Ohio Light Opera
GILBERT & SULLIVAN: The Mikado (1926) The Mikado . . . . .Darrell Fancourt Nanki-Poo . . . . . .Derek Oldham Ko-Ko . . . . . . . . .Henry Lytton Pooh-Bah . . . . . .Leo Sheffield Pish-Tush . . . . . George Baker Go-To . . . . . . . . T. Penry Hughes Yum-Yum . . . . . Elsie Griffin Pitti-Sing . . . . . . Aileen Davies / Doris Hemingway / Beatrice Elburn Peep-Bo . . . . . . Beatrice Elburn Katisha . . . . . . . Bertha Lewis D'Oyly Carte Opera Company Harry Norris, conductor Recorded in...
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Topics: Gilbert & Sullivan, Henry Lytton, Mikado, 78rpm
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WEBER: Konzertstück in F minor for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 79 Robert Casadesus, piano The Cleveland Orchestra George Szell, conductor Recorded by Columbia January 20, 1952 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Casadesus, Szell, Cleveland Orchestra
1. WEINBERGER: Schwanda - Polka and Fugue The Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra Eugene Ormandy, conductor Victor 78rpm disc 7958-A, B Recorded January 20, 1934 2. WEINBERGER: Schwanda - Polka and Fugue The Philadelphia Orchestra Eugene Ormandy, conductor Columbia 78rpm disc 12372-D (XCO 34016, -7) Recorded in 1945 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Weinberger, Ormandy, 78rpm
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ROSTAND: Cyrano de Bergerac Translation by Brian Hooker Cyrano de Bergerac . . . . . .Ralph Richardson Christian de Neuvillette . . . John Fraser Comte de Guiche . . . . . . . .Peter Wyngarde Ragueneau . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ronald Fraser Le Bret . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Gwynn Carbon de Castel-Jaloux . . Peter Bayliss Ligniere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Saunders Vicomte de Valvert . . . . . . . Emrys James A Marquis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ronnie Ibbs Second...
Topics: Cyrano de Bergerac, Rostand, spoken, Ralph Richardson
BRAHMS: Hungarian Dance No. 5 in G Eugene Ysaye, violin Columbia Record (banner) 36524 Recorded December 30, 1912 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Ysaye, violin, 78rpm, acoustic
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FRITZ KREISLER (1875-1962), violin - Recordings 1910 - 1938 1. DVORAK: Humoresque, Op. 101, No. 7 (Orchestrated by Josef Pasternack) Josef Pasternak, conductor Victor 74180; Recorded May 11, 1910 2. KREISLER: Liebesfreud (Old Vienna Waltz) Geroge Falkenstein, piano Victor 74196; Recorded in May 13, 1910 3. KREISLER: Caprice Viennois George Falkenstein, piano Victrola 74197; Recorded in May 13 1910 4. GAETANO BRAGA: Angel's Serenade John McCormack, tenor Vincent O'Brien, piano Victor 88479;...
Topics: Fritz Kreisler, 78rpm, acoustic, violin
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MAX STEINER: The RKO Years (1932-1935) RKO Orchestra Max Steiner, conductor 1. Symphony for Six Million (1932) 2. The Bird of Paradise (1932) 3. King Kong (1933) 4. Morning Glory (1933) 5. The Lost Patrol (1934) 6. Of Human Bondage (1934) 7. The Little Minister (1934) 8. The Three Musketeers (1935) Analogue transfers made by The Max Steiner Music Society from Steiner's original acetate recordings of the soundtracks. Digital transfer by F. Reeder
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Topics: Max Steiner, film music, soundtrack, 78rpm
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FAURÉ: Pavane, Op. 50 The Philharmonia Orchestra and Chorus Sir Malcolm Sargent, conductor Columbia 78rpm disc 72707-D (CAX 9897, -9898) Recorded in 1947 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Faure, Malcolm Sargent, 78rpm
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STRAVINSKY: Four Peasant Songs, for Soprano Solo, Female Voices, and Four Horns Pierre Boulez, conductor French Horns: Myron Bloom, Martin Morris, Albert Schmitter, Ernani Angelucci Women of the Cleveland Orchestra Chamber Chorus Violet Webber, soprano Recorded in performance, 1972 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Stravinsky, chorus, Pierre Boulez
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STRAVINSKY: “Les Noces” (“The Wedding”) Pierre Boulez, conductor Phyllis Curtin, Soprano Helen Watts, Contralto Ernst Haefliger, Tenor Yi-Kwei Sze, Bass-Baritone Members of the Cleveland Orchestra Chorus (Prepared by Robert Page) Joela Jones, Michael Charry, William Dobbins, David Gooding, Piano Richard Weiner, Joseph Adato, Robert Matson, Peter Kogan, Fay Jennings, Percussion Cloyd Duff, Tympani Recorded in performance, 1972 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
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TCHAIKOVSKY: Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 33 Leonard Rose, cello New York Philharmonic George Szell, conductor Recorded by Columbia in 1955 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Tchaikovsky, Leonard Rose, George Szell, New York Philharmonic
DVORAK: Piano Concerto in G Minor, Op. 33 Rudolf Firkusny, piano Cleveland Orchestra George Szell, conductor I. Allegro agitato II. Andante sostenuto III. Finale: Allegro con fuoco Recorded by Columbia April 9 & 11, 1954 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Dvorak, Rudolf Firkusny, George Szell, Cleveland Orchestra
EVERYMAN - Late 15th-century morality play A British Broadcasting Corporation Performance Directed by John Barton Everyman - Godfrey Kenton God - Deryck Guyler Death - Ralph Truman and with John Glen, Carleton Hobbs, Trevor Martin, June Tobin Music composed and conducted by John Hotchkis The Goldsborough Orchestra and the BBC chorus Recorded by the BBC in 1956 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: spoken, BBC, John Barton
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NOAH'S FLOOD A Medieval English Mystery Play, taken from the Newcastle, Chester, and Wakefield Cycles A British Broadcasting Corporation Performance Directed by John Barton Noah - John Laurie Noah's Wife - Mary O'Farrell Angel - Godfrey Kenton Satan - Anthony Jacobs Deus - Deryck Guyler Music by Elizabeth Poston conducted by Douglas Robinson Goldsbrough Orchestra Recorded by the BBC in 1956 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: BBC, spoken, John Barton
JÄRNEFELT: Praeludium JÄRNEFELT: Berceuse National Symphony Orchestra Hans Kindler, conductor Victor 78rpm disc 10-1245-A, B Recorded in 1947 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Järnefelt, Hans Kindler, 78rpm
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Gems from PINAFORE (Gilbert & Sullivan) Victor Light Opera Company SOPRANO: Lucy Isabelle Marsh, Elizabeth Wheeler, Olive Kline CONTRALTO: Marguerite Dunlap TENOR: Frederick Gunster, Harry Macdonough, Lambert Murphy, John H. Bieling BASS-BARITONE: William F. Hooley, S. H. Dudley, Reinald Werrenrath Victor 35386-A, B Recorded March 11 & 12, 1914 ========================== Gems from THE MIKADO (Gilbert & Sullivan) Victor Light Opera Company SOPRANO: Della Baker, Helen Clark, Erva...
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GILBERT & SULLIVAN: Princess Ida Ohio Light Opera James Stuart, director James Paul, music director & conductor King Hildebrand . . . Boyd Mackus Hilarion. . . . . . . . . . Nicholas Wuehrmann Cyril. . . . . . . . . . . . .Mark Tobias Florian. . . . . . . . . . .Joel Thompson King Gama. . . . . . . Frederick Reeder Arac. . . . . . . . . . . . .Kenneth Kramer Guron. . . . . . . . . . . Scott Walsh Scynthius. . . . . . . . Edmound Fitzpatrick Princess Ida. . . . . . Lee Merrill Lady...
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John McCormack (1884-1945) Recordings 1911 - 1940 See NOTES for details Digital transfers by F. Reeder
Topics: John McCormack, 78rpm, acoustic
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GILBERT & SULLIVAN: Ruddigore (complete with dialogue) Ohio Light Opera James Stuart, director James Paul, music director & conductor Sir Ruthven Murgatroyd. . . .James Stuart Richard Dauntless. . . .Nicholas Wuehrmann Sir Despard Murgatroyd. . . .Frederick Reeder Old Adam Goodheart. . . .Edmound Fitzpatrick Rose Maybud. . . .Melinda Thompson Mad Margaret. . . .Amy Popp Dame Hannah. . . .Patrica Etienne Zorah- Lori White Ruth. . . .Christina Seavey Sir Roderick Murgatroyd. . . .Kenneth...
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GILBERT & SULLIVAN: The Pirates of Penzance (Complete with dialogue) Ohio Light Opera James Stuart, director James Paul, music director & conductor Major General Stanley - James Stuart The Pirate King - Frederick Reeder Samuel - Kelvin King Frederic - Nicholas Wuehrmann Sergeant of Police - Joel Thompson Mabel - Melinda Thompson Edith - Sarah McGraw Kate - Darla Czako Isabel - Michelle Madej Ruth - Ilene Sameth General Stanley’s Wards: Dawn Hess Harris, Kim Kodes, Debra Knause,...
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Topics: Gilbert & Sullivan, Ohio Light Opera, James Stuart, James Paul
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Per Dreier / London Symphony Orchestra
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GRIEG: Peer Gynt (complete) Toril Carlsen, Soprano Vessa Hanssen, Mezzo soprano Asbjørn Hansli, Baritone Kåre Bjørkøy, Tenor Oskar Raaum, Chorus master Knut Buen, Hardanger violin Oslo Philharmonic Chorus London Symphony Orchestra Per Dreier, Conductor ACT 1 1. Prelude: In the Wedding Garden (Orchestra) 2. The Bridal Procession Passes (Orchestra) 3. Two Folk Dances (Hardanger violin): Hailing Dance 4. Two Folk Dances (Hardanger violin): Springar Dance ACT II 5. Prelude: Ingrid's Abduction...
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MOZART: Piano Concertos Nos. 10, 12, 17, 18, 20 & 25 Cleveland Orchestra George Szell, conductor Concerto No. 10 in E-Flat Major for Two Pianos and Orchestra, K. 365 Robert & Gaby Casadesus, piano (Cadenza by Robert Casadesus) Recorded December 19/21, 1955 1. I. Allegro 2. II. Andante 3. III. Rondo: Allegro Concerto No. 12 in A Major for Piano and Orchestra, K. 414 Robert Casadesus, piano Recorded December 19/21, 1955 4. I. Allegro 5. II. Andante 6. III....
Topics: Mozart, Serkin, Casadesus, Szell, Cleveland Orchestra, piano
1. IPPOLITOV-IVANOV: March of the Caucasian Chief Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra Leopold Stokowski, conductor Victor 78rpm disc 1335-A (26442) Recorded October 11, 1927 2. GLAZOUNOV: Danse Orientale, Op. 52, No. 6 Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra Leopold Stokowski, conductor Victor 78rpm disc 1335-B (37499) Recorded May 2, 1927 3. ENESCO: Roumanian Rhapsody in A, Op. 11, No. 2 Leopold Stokowski and his Symphony Orchestra Victor 78rpm...
Topics: Stokowski, Ippolitov-Ivanov, Glazounov, Enesco, Philadelphia Orchestra, 78rpm
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RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Scheherazade London Symphony Orchestra Leopold Stokowski, conductor Erich Gruenberg, violin solo 1. The Sea and Sinbad's Ship 2. The Story of the Kalander Prince 3. The Young Prince and the Young Princess 4. The Festival at Bagdad London Phase 4 SPC 21005 Recorded September 22, 1964 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Rimsky-Korsakov, Stokowski
A STOKOWSKI SPECTACULAR National Philharmonic Orchestra Leopold Stokowski, conductor 1. SOUSA (orch. Stokowski): The Stars and Stripes Forever 2. MUSSORGSKY (transcr. Stokowski): Entr'acte from "Khovanchina" 3. J. STRAUSS: Tales from the Vienna Woods 4. IPPOLITOV-IVANOV: Procession of the Sardar (from "Caucasian Sketches") 5. CHABRIER: España - Rhapsodie 6. HAYDN (arr. Stokowski): Andante Cantabile (from String Quartet in F, Op. 3, No. 5) 7. SAINT-SAËNS: Danse Macabre ...
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Topics: Stokowski, Sousa, Moussorgsky, Johann Strauss, Chabirer, Saint-Saens, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Berlioz
WALTON: Belshazzar's Feast Huddersfield Choral Society Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Brass Bands Dennis Noble, Baritone William Walton, conductor 1. Thus spake Isaiah 2. If I forget thee O Jerusalem 3. Babylon was a great city 4. In Babylon, Belshazzar the King made a great feast 5. Praise ye 6. Thus in Babylon, the mighty city 7. And in that same hour 8. Then sing aloud to God our strength 9. The trumpeters and pipers were silent 10. Then sing aloud to God our strength Victor 78rpm...
Topics: Walton, choral, 78rpm
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CHABRIER: España, Rhapsody for Orchestra Vienna State Opera Orchestra Hermann Scherchen, conductor Sonotape SWB 7016 (Westminster) 2-track stereo 1/4" tape Recorded ca 1956 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Chabrier, Scherchen, Vienna State Opera Orchestra
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SAINT-SAËNS: Danse macabre, Op. 40 Vienna State Opera Orchestra Hermann Scherchen, conductor Sonotape SWB 7016 (Westminster) 2-track stereo 1/4" tape Recorded ca 1956 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Saint-Saëns, Scherchen, Vienna State Opera Orchestra
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DUKAS: The Sorcerer's Apprentice Vienna State Opera Orchestra Hermann Scherchen, conductor Sonotape SWB 710 (Westminster) 2-track stereo 1/4" tape Recorded ca 1956 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Dukas, Scherchen, Vienna State Opera Orchestra
FELIX WEINGARTNER Conducts JOHANN STRAUSS, JR. 1. An der schönen blauen Donau (On the Beautiful Blue Danube) Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Columbia 78rpm disc 69275-D (RAX 2416, 2423) Recorded January 28, 29, 1927 2. Wein, Weib und Gesang (Wine, Women and Song) Orchestre de la Societe des Concerts du Conservatoire, Paris Columbia 78rpm disc 71210-D (CLX 2197, -8) Recorded July 22, 1939 Digital transfers by F. Reeder
Topics: Johann Strauss, Weingartner, 78rpm
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SAMUEL BARBER: Souvenirs, Op. 28 London Symphony Orchestra Jose Serebrier, conductor Composer note: In 1952 I was writing some duets for one piano to play with a friend, and Lincoln Kirstein suggested I orchestrate them for a ballet. Commissioned by the Ballet Society, the suite consists of a waltz, schottische, pas de deux, two step, hesitation tango, and gallop. One might imagine a divertissement in a setting of the Palm Court of the Hotel Plaza in New York, the year about 1914, epoch of...
Topics: Samuel Barber, ballet, London Symphony Orchestra
PROKOFIEV: Sonata No. 7, Op. 83 Sviatoslav Richter, piano I. Allegro inquieto II. Andante caloroso III. Precipitato Recorded in the U.S.S.R. - date unknown (1950s) Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Prokofiev, Richter, piano
MOUSSORGSKY: Pictures at an Exhibition - Composer's original version Sviatoslav Richter, piano 1. Promenade - The Gnome 2. Promenade - Il vecchio castello 3. Promenade - Tuileries 4. Bydlo 5. Promenade - Ballet of the Unhatched Chicks 6. Samuel Goldenberg and Schmuyle 7. Promenade - Limoges, the Market - Catacombs 8. Con mortuis in lingua mortua 9. The Hut on Fowl's Legs - The Great Gate of Kiev Recorded in the U.S.S.R. - date unknown (1950s) Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Mussorgsky, Richter, piano
RACHMANINOFF: Concerto No. 2 in C Minor for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 18 Sviatoslav Richter, piano Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra Kurt Sanderling, conductor I. Moderato II. Adagio sostenuto III. Allegro scherzando Melodia 80553 ZK Recording date unknown (1950s) Digital transfer by F. Reeder
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TCHAIKOVSKY: Nutcracker Ballet (complete) Royal Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra of London Artur Rodzinski, conductor ACT I, sc. 1 1. Overture 2. Lighting of the Christmas Tree 3. March 4. Children's Galop and Dance of the Parents 5. Dance Scene: Presents for the Children 6. Scene and Grandfather's Dance 7. Scene: Departure of Guests; Bedtime; Magic Spell Begins 8. Scene: Battle and Transformation of Nutcracker ACT I, sc. 2 9. Scene: Journey through the Snow 10. Waltz of the Snowflakes ACT II...
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COPLAND: Symphony No. 3 London Symphony Orchestra Aaron Copland, conductor I. Molto moderato II. Allegro molto III. Andante quasi allegretto IV. Molto deliberate (Fanfare); Allegro risoluto Everest SCBR 3018 Recorded in 1959 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Aaron Copland, London Symphony Orchestra
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HANDEL: Water Music Original version complete C. Larde, flute P. Pierlot, J. Chambon, oboes P. Hongne, R. Delage, bassoons M. Andre, M Lagorce, trumpets P. Del Vescovo, R. Navasse, horns H. Fernandez, G. Cerles, violins Anne-Marie Beckensteiner at the Neupert Harpsichord The Jean-Francois Paillard Chamber Orchestra Jean-Francois Paillard, conductor 1. Ouverture (Grave; Allegro) 2. Adagio e staccato 3. (Allegro), Andante; (Allegro) 4. Menuet 5. Air 6. Menuet 7. Bourée 8. Hornpipe 9. Allegro...
Topics: Handel, Jean-Francois Paillard
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Sir Malcolm Sargent, conductor
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English Ballets of the 20th Century Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Sir Malcolm Sargent, conductor GUSTAV HOLST: 1. "The Perfect Fool" - Ballet Music, Op. 39 Dance of the Spirits of Earth Dance of the Spirits of Water Dance of the Spirits of Fire WILLIAM WALTON: "Facade" 2. Scotch Rhapsody 3. Swiss Jodelling Song 4. Polka 5. Old Sir Faulk 6. Valse 7. Popular Song 8. Tango-Pasodobile 9. Tarantella Sevillana BENJAMIN BRITTEN: Simple Symphony, Op. 4 10....
Topics: Gustav Holst, William Walton, Benjamin Britten, Malcolm Sargent
Acoustic Disc Mix - Recordings 1904 - 1924 25 Recordings from the pre-electric era Digital transfer by F. Reeder See NOTES for details
Topics: acoustic, 78rpm
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ARTHUR LOESSER (1894-1969) "SIC TRANSIT GLORIA MUNDI" Presented at New York's Town Hall on October 29, 1967 1. Introductory speech by the Artist 2. JAN DUSSEK (1760-1812): La Chasse 3. JOHN FIELD (1782-1837): Nocturne No. 9 (Above selections played on the new John Challis pianoforte) 4. ADOLF JENSEN (1837-1895): Eros, from "Erotikon," Op. 44 5. ANTON RUBINSTEIN (1829-1894): Prelude and Fugue, Op. 53 6. JOSEPH RAFF (1822-1882): Rigaudon, Op. 204, No. 3 7. IGNACY JAN...
Topics: Arthur Loesser, piano
LA VIE PARISIENNE (complete with dialogue) Music by Jacques Offenbach Libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy English Version by Richard Traubner Ohio Light Opera Richard Traubner, director James Paul, music director and conductor Recorded in performance July 14 & 24, 1985 Digital transfer by F. Reeder See NOTES for Cast and Details
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Topics: Offenbach, Ohio Light Opera, James Paul, Richard Traubner
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GILBERT & SULLIVAN: The Mikado (1957) The Mikado - Donald Adams Nanki-Poo - Thomas Round Ko-Ko - Peter Pratt Pooh-Bah - Kenneth Sandford Pish-Tush - Alan Styler Go-To - Owen Grundy Yum-Yum - Jean Hindmarsh Pitti-Sing - Beryl Dixon Peep-Bo - Jennifer Toye Katisha - Ann Drummond-Grant D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus New Symphony Orchestra of London Isidore Godfrey, conductor London LOH-90001 (1/4" stereo tape) Recorded at Kingsway Hall, October, 1957 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
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GILBERT & SULLIVAN: The Pirates of Penzance (1957) Major General - Peter Pratt Pirate King - Donald Adams Samuel - Howard Short Frederic - Thomas Round Sergeant of Police - Kenneth Sandford Mabel - Jean Hindmarsh Edith - Beryl Dixon Kate - Marian Martin Ruth - Ann Drummond-Grant D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus New Symphony Orchestra of London Isidore Godfrey, conductor Recorded at Kingsway Hall November - December, 1957 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
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Sir Vivian Dunn, conductor
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BRITISH LIGHT CLASSICS The Light Music Society Orchestra Sir Vivian Dunn, K.C.V.O., conductor PERCY GRAINGER (1882-1961) 1. Country Gardens (arr. Artok) 2. Molly on the Shore 3. Air from County Derry 4. Handel in the Strand David Parkhouse, piano 5. Mock Morris 6. Shepherd's Hey 7. ROGER QUILTER (1877-1953): Children's Overture, Op. 17 8. GEOFFREY TOYE (1889-1942): The Haunted Ballroom (arr. Tapp) 9. CECIL ARMSTRONG GIBBS (1889-1960): Dusk (arr. Wilbur) 10. HARRY BALFOUR GARDINER...
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Topics: Percy Grainger, Vivian Dunn
Gerard Hoffnung Speech Day, Oxford Union, December 1958: "Life begins at 38" 1. Introduction 2. Origins 3. Early Jobs 4. The Bricklayer 5. Bathing in Highgate Pond 6. Tyrolean Landlord Letters 7. Life starts at . . . Digital transfer by F. Reeder [from Wikipedia] Gerard Hoffnung (22 March 1925 – 28 September 1959) was an artist and musician, best known for his humorous works. Raised in Germany, Hoffnung was brought to London as a boy, to escape the Nazis. Over the next two...
Topics: Gerard Hoffnung, spoken, Oxford Union
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EDGAR VARÈSE: Poème Électronique Created directly on magnetic tape by the composer for the Bussels World's Fair, 1958 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Varese, electronic music
BARTÓK: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 2 I. Allegro ma non troppo II. Andante tranquillo III. Allegro molto Ivry Gitlis, violin Vienna Symphony Orchestra Jascha Horenstein, conductor Vox VSPS 11M (MS 3613, 3614) Recorded in 1955 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Bartok, Ivry Gitlis, Jascha Horenstein, violin
BIZET: Carmen - Opera in Four Acts CARMEN, a gypsy - RISË STEVENS, mezzo-soprano DON JOSÉ, a coproral - JAN PEERCE, tenor ESCAMILLO, a toreador - ROBERT MERRILL, baritone MICAELA, a village maiden - LICIA ALBANESE, soprano FRASQUITA - PAULA LENCHNER, soprano MERCÉDÈES - MARGARET ROGGERO, mezzo soprano EL DANCAIRO - GEORGE CEHANOVSKY, baritone EL REMENDADO - ALESSIO DE PAOLIS, tenor ZUNIGA, a lieutenant - OSIE HAWKINS, bass MORALÈS, an officer - HUGH THOMPSON, baritone Soldiers, urchins,...
Topics: Bizet, Fritz Reiner, Rise Stevens, Jan Peerce, Robert Merrill, Licia Albanese, Opera
SHAKESPEARE: Hamlet Directed by John Gielgud Produced for Records by Goddard Lieberson Cast (In Order of Appearance): Bernardo - Robert Burr Francisco - Michael Ebert Marcellus - Barnard Hughes Horatio - Robert Milli Claudius - Alfred Drake Voltimand - Philip Coolidge Cornelius - Hugh Alexander Laertes - John Cullum Polonius - Hume Cronyn Hamlet - Richard Burton Gertrude - Eileen Herlie Ophelia - Linda Marsh Ghost - The Voice of John Gielgud Reynaldo - Dillon Evans Rosencrantz - Clement Fowler...
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A Child's Introduction to the Orchestra Music by Alec Wilder Lyrics by Marshall Barer Musical Direction by Mitchell Miller The Soloists: Anne Lloyd, Dick Byron, Robert Miller, Ralph Nyland, Michael Stewart 1. Antoinette the Clarinet 2. Knute the Flute 3. Bobo the Oboe 4. Muldoon the Bassoon 5. Crumpet the Trumpet 6. Poohbah the Tuba 7. Monsieur Forlorn the French Horn 8. Mike Malone the Slide Trombone 9. Lucy Lynn the Violin 10. Mello Fello the Cello 11. Nola the Viola 12. Lovelace the Bass 13....
Topics: Orchestra, children's records, Mitch Miller, Alec Wilder
EDWARD ALBEE: Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? Original Broadway Cast Martha - Uta Hagen George - Arthur Hill Nick - George Grizzard Honey - Melinda Dillon Directed by Alan Schneider Produced for records by Goddard Lieberson Recorded in 1963 Digital transfer by F. Reeder
Topics: Edward Albee, Uta Hagen, spoken
HOROWITZ 25th ANNIVERSARY RECITAL Vladimir Horowitz, piano February 25, 1953, Carnegie Hall (25th anniversary of Horowitz' American debut) SCHUBERT: Sonata in B-Flat (Posthumous) I. Molto moderato II. Andante sostenuto III. Scherzo: Allegro vivace con delicatezza IV. Allegro ma non troppo CHOPIN: Nocturne in E Minor, Op. 72 (Posthumous) CHOPIN: Scherzo No. 1, in B Minor, Op 20 SCRIABIN: Sonata No. 9 in one movement, Op. 68 SCRIABIN: Étude in B-Flat Minor, Op. 8, No. 7...
Topics: Horowitz, Schubert, Chopin, Scriabin, Liszt, Debussy, Prokofiev, piano
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